A week after a devastating fire burned down the thrift store at Love Center Ministries, the Treasure Coast charity is asking for the public's assistance.

"This is a major setback," Pastor Jerome Rhyant told WPBF 25 News. "It's a major hit, and it's a reality that has to be faced."

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Rhyant was at the scene quickly last Monday when a fire started in the warehouse on Avenue D. The flames were so intense the entire 72,000 square-foot building was lost and bulldozed to the ground before nightfall.

The thrift store was one of the main fundraising arms for the ministry, which has served 2,000 men since 1995. The thrift store opened 18 months ago and raised thousands of dollars for drug rehabilitation and prison after-care programs, Rhyant said.

The Love Center will hold a community work day May 5 at 8 a.m. The charity is also accepting donations on its website.